NEW MEMBERS— Rockdale High School’s chapter of the National Honor Society held induction ceremonies for new members on May 20 in the RHS cafeteria, according to sponsor Christine Williams. Above, is a group shot of new and current members. Full Story

Rockdale bands advance in Outstanding Performance Series The Association of Texas Small School Bands (ATSSB) Region Level Outstanding Performance Series hearings took place last at Bullard High School and both the Rockdale high school and junior high and high school bands did very well, according to RISD director of bands Adrian Acevedo. Full Story

The commencement exercise for the Class of 2014 was held Friday evening on Pruett Field. The weather cooperated with us and it turned out to be a great ceremony. The highlight of the evening was the valedictory address of Alex Ferrara and the salutatory address of David Jentsch. Full Story

Everyone can relate to those things that can get us down or give us a low self-esteem such as: failure, ridicule, disrespect, being neglected, left out or rejected. But, what are things that build us up or give us a high self-esteem? Full Story

EDUCATION NOTES Area students earn degrees at Texas State
SAN MARCOS— Five area residents were awarded degrees from Texas State University during 2014 spring commencement ceremonies held last month.
There were:
• Lauren M. Hattemer, of Lexington, bachelor’s degree in Health Information Management. Full Story

Few spots open for summer driver’s education classes There area only six spots left in the driver’s education class offered this supper at Rockdale High School. The are on a first come, first serve basis, with whomever paying the amount in full, claiming the spots.
Students must be 15 years old before July 10, 2014. Full Story